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Taxi driver who fought six years to expose illegal funding at FACT receives apology - and £30,000 compensation - from Cambridgeshire County Council

Yesterday, 12:58 John Elworthy
Cambridgeshire County Council has apologised to taxi drivers' spokesman Dave Humphrey and he will receive £30,000 compensation for his work in exposing the irregularities at community provider FACT. Picture; ARCHANT

A taxi driver who spent six years fighting illegal behaviour at community transport provider FACT is to receive £30,000 compensation by Cambridgeshire County Council.

'Much loved husband, father and grandfather' cyclist dies a month after collision with Astra in Roman Bank, Leverington

Yesterday, 11:41 John Elworthy
Cyclist Paul Simms, 68, has died nearly a month after being involved in a collision with an Astra in Leverington. Picture; SIMMS FAMILY

A 'much loved husband, father and grandfather' has died nearly a month after being struck by a car whilst cycling near his home.

''Black day' for Cambridgeshire says city council leader Lewis Herbert who quits portfolio role in protest at 'cronyism' by Mayor James Palmer

Yesterday, 17:25 John Elworthy
Chief executive John Hill looks to be confirmed as joint chief executive of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. He will stay in charge at East Cambs but share the top job at CAPCA. Picture; ARCHANT

Mayor James Palmer's decision to tighten his grip on power by appointing two more former colleagues to top jobs within a week was a "black day" for the county says city council leader Lewis Herbert.

Firefighters from March deliver week-long fire 'Safety Zone' event to more than 450 pupils at primary schools across the Fens

Fri, 16:00 Harry Rutter
Firefighters from March Fire Station delivered their ‘Safety Zone’ event to more than 450 pupils at schools all across Fenland. Picture: CAMBS FIRE

Life-saving firefighters from March delivered a 'Safety Zone' programme to more than 450 primary school children in Fenland.

Chatteris Parish Church and Salvation Army join forces for special concert - raising more than £1,100 for life-saving Magpas charity

Fri, 13:30 Harry Rutter
The concert which raised more than £1,100 for the life-saving Magpas charity at Chatteris Parish Church on Saturday, May 4. Picture: SUPPLIED

More than £1,100 was raised for the life-saving Magpas Air Ambulance charity last weekend at a special concert in Chatteris.

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Charity cricket match to mark 100 years of Neale-Wade Association

Fri, 12:00 Clare Butler
Nostalgic cricket match in aid of charity to take place in March. Picture: ARCHANT.

A charity cricket match to mark 100 years of the Neale-Wade Association will take place next month.

SWIMMING: March Marlins Swimming Club compete in Junior Fenland League and East Regional Long Course Championships

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Gallery Wisbech Rugby Club's Olly Mackett hosts Wildcats' annual awards ceremony in front of 100-plus audience

Gallery £4,500 raised for local charity as record breaking Waterbeach Running Festival shines through despite a cloudy start

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You can 'travel the world without leaving Cambridgeshire' this late May Bank Holiday weekend at Ely Markets

Fri, 10:00 Harry Rutter
The Flavours of the World market is back in Ely this late May Bank Holiday weekend. Picture(s): MIKE ROUSE / ARCHANT FILE

Want to travel world but don't have enough time or money? Why not come down to Ely Markets the late May Bank Holiday weekend?

Anglian Players' production of Jekyll and Hyde is coming to the March Community Centre next week

High-wire acts, jugglers and clowns coming to Skylark as circus show aims to entertain Fenland every day from May to June

Chatteris and Ely companies celebrate success at Truckfest 2019 - and Wisbech firms gets a special mention for their input

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At last! March Museum the new home of this extraordinary French sculpture donated to the town nearly 20 years ago but since then forgotten about

Thu, 19:59 John Elworthy
Jean-Michel Firkowski, from St Jean de Braye (on the left) and Andrew Clarke from March congratulating one another on the completion of a project that has taken 19 years to come to fruition. This impressive statue has a wondrous history and is on display at March Museum. Picture; MARCH SOCIETY

A statue donated to March nearly 20 years ago that remained out of sight - and for most of the time out of mind - has been put on public display.

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First ever Cambridge Pride for LGBT+ community, family, friends and supporters to take place on June 8

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Taxi driver who fought six years to expose illegal funding at FACT receives apology - and £30,000 compensation - from Cambridgeshire County Council

Cambridgeshire County Council has apologised to taxi drivers' spokesman Dave Humphrey and he will receive £30,000 compensation for his work in exposing the irregularities at community provider FACT. Picture; ARCHANT

Police sergeant who smelt 'the devil's lettuce' in the Fens recovers £45,000 worth of drugs - and two stolen trailers

An alert police officer who smelt the air went on to find £45k worth of drugs, and two stolen vans, in Middle Drove, Ramsey Heights. No arrests have yet been made. Picture; POLICING CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Updated 'A number of' people rushed to hospital with injuries after two cars collide on A47 at Guyhirn roundabout just before midnight

A number of people taken to hospital after a two vehicle crash on the A47 at Guyhirn roundabout. Picture: CAMBS POLICE.

One million pound reconstruction of Boots Bridge in Manea to open next week

Boots Bridge Manea where a £1m re-construction programme is under way. It is set to re-open next week. Picture: CCC

Family pay tribute to Lillian Clark, aged 99, who died after she was struck by a car on Davids Lane in Werrington

Davids Lane in Werrington where 99-year-old Lillian Clark (inset) died on Wednesday afternoon (May 15) after she was struck by a car. Picture: GOOGLE / FILE

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